Dryer lint is a natural part of the laundry cycle. Small fibers from your clothes collect together, forming a soft, fuzzy, grey mass. Dryers have long been equipped with lint traps to collect these fibers, allowing you to easily remove them in a large clump. The question is, what do you do with the lint once you’ve removed it? Can You Repurpose Dryer Lint? Most …
We don’t think there’s a single person who enjoys being cold, especially in their own home. Thankfully, we have the luxury of modern heating systems to keep us warm during the winter months. That’s not to say you should just crank the heat up all the way whenever you’re feeling a little uncomfortable. If you find yourself …
With a new year comes changes, big and small. People everywhere are setting out to become a better version of themselves, learn a new skill, and/or save money for something important. If you’re looking for a way to take care of yourself and protect your finances, we would recommend improving your home safety. Home accidents can pose a …
Mold is something everyone should want to keep out of their house. Not only is it unsightly, but it can be harmful to people. Mold can cause sinus congestion, coughing, agitated eyes, and skin rashes. Those with asthmas or mold allergies are much more susceptible. If you have chronic lung disease or immune system issues, you …
Radon, in case you didn’t know, is a colorless, odorless gas that’s found in almost all air around you. While trace amounts are harmless, high concentrations can be dangerous. In fact, radon is the number one cause for lung cancer among non-smokers. The EPA estimates that around 21,000 people die from radon-related lung cancer each …
Do you actively try to keep your home a safe place? You should, especially if you have children. Every year, 2000 children under 15 die from an injury in their home. Even if you don’t have a child, it’s important to keep things safe. That doesn’t mean you have to rebuild your home from the inside out. …
A basement is a wonderful, cozy, multipurpose space. At least, it is if it’s finished. But many homes come with basements that are pretty bare bones: cement walls, cement floors, poor lighting, damp air, etc. It’s understandable as a homeowner to be eager to get things finalized so you can start utilizing the space. But before you do that, there a …
It’s laundry day. Your second load of clothes is finishing up in the washing machine, while your first load finishes its dryer cycle. The timers on both machines ding, and you go to empty the dryer so you can move over the next batch of washed clothing. There’s just one problem. The clothes in the …
Most people live under the assumption that if the air in their home smells fine, it must be clean. While that isn’t a terrible initial indicator, it’s definitely not the final benchmark to measure by. Air can contain countless contaminants that are completely scentless. That’s why it’s important to be active in keeping your home’s air clean. After all, …
Your home should be a place of comfort and safety, but that doesn’t happen automatically. Keeping your home safe and cozy requires some work. It starts with keeping it cleaned and orderly. But even if everything appears to be in order, there can still be dangers lurking in your home. Here are a few hazardous items that may be hiding in your home. Bacteria …
